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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1889
Page
2
A garbled report mixes a siege outcome in October with global political chatter, Venezuelan tyrant Blanco, Canada France school debates, and a Baltimore patents story on rapid rail and telegraph delivery. The piece weaves disparate items without clear, coherent events.
A jumble of tales notes Kit Garson and General Ervemont's circle, religious figures, political punishments, and a Chinese land purchase. It cites a Cape Colony diamond, a British India critique, and a California prison pardon, ending with a police counter in Doxtorm.
A jagged summary reports outbreaks of diphtheria in Albany Minnesota where no deaths are recorded, floods destroying Camp Ibea City furniture, a Bailey Idaho fire sparing homes but causing suffering, a yacht theft near Dunkirk with no further word, deaths from a Milwaukee Avenue power base collapse in Chicago, a drowning near Ellensburg Washington, and massive losses from a Karn county fire. Labor unrest in Minu sees workers demanding higher pay, a Norfolk and Western train wreck near Thaxton killing forty, with many more fatalities and injuries reported to the railroad president in Philadelphia.
A highly garbled report mentions resignations in Germany China and Vatican circles and warnings to strikers near Armagh Ireland. It also cites rumors from London about papal cautions, Japanese wartime methods, Polish library censorship, Russian troop movements, and various price figures for laborers and enslaved people.
A street riot erupted as strikers quit work to block wagon retakes and demand higher pay. One rioter was killed, many wounded, and several leaders arrested. Dynamite and bullets were found among the wreckage.
Reports indicate a decision by the President, Cabinet members, and U S Senators to call a special session of Congress to convene around November 2. Messages note changes in appointment and legal actions involving state affairs and the Dan Moines river jurisdiction.
Edward Jaskhneon of Portage set fire to his barn and attempted self immolation after a family crisis. Neighbors extinguished flames. Busi: bnach died from hanging cord wound during rescue. Inquest planned. Postmaster Jones transferred Portage office duties to GW Morrisou amid praise. Two hundred fine wines killed.
A mine disaster at Etienne on Thursday leaves sixteen bodies recovered and sixty horses burned. Ten injured miners may die and rescue teams struggle as crowds gather. Reports estimate around two hundred miners killed with surrounding pits on fire and no survivors expected.
Reports from Dureth and Sans Injured describe a Saturday night confrontation in Dezora Minnesota where about 1000 strikers attacked 30 police guarding sewer workers. Edward Johnson 25 was killed Thomas Fitzmaurins 14 fearroll and Matt Mack 25 were seriously wounded several others injured. Militia and fire department dispersed the mob with multiple arrests reported.
A biography of Beau Brummell detailing his rise from humble beginnings to court favorite, later notes of extravagance, arrogance, and the eventual decline. He died March 30, 1840, aged 62, after poverty and illness reduced him from a renowned figure to dire misfortune.
The article details a proposed Siberian Railway scheme approved by a commission, aiming to connect Siberia with Vladivostok and Tianjin via Manchuria and Pekin, plus a link toward the Chinese system. It notes expected Chinese and American capital involvement, potential mineral wealth, and broad global trade implications.
A letter from Phillipe Wisconsin describes a simple water gas burner using a short gas pipe and a water conduit to create hydrogen for high heat. The device, tested in a stove and a four foot range, reportedly reduces fuel needs and could be adapted to common stoves for about $10.
Charles Rat, about sixteen, was playing near the Allegheny Water Works when a steam vent ignited cotton and linseed oil on his foot. His wound burned and his mattress caught fire after midnight on Saturday. Dr. McCready called the incident the most remarkable case of spontaneous combustion he had seen, as the oil-soaked cotton heated by body cinders caused the blaze.
A fragmented 19th century style page blends literary musings on Browning and religion with a crime brief from Paconsz City Washington and a late night London diplomatic escort. The piece references Browning’s social gravity, religious tension, and a violent Minneapolis style family tragedy.
A Milwaukee brewery complex owned by Falk Jorg and Borchert was destroyed on Thursday afternoon. The blaze leveled the Tasin brewery and surrounding buildings, with estimated loss near one million dollars and insurance around 150 thousand. About 200 workers were temporarily laid off as the firm planned to rebuild. The structure sat near Wauwatosa beyond the city limits, with recent additions valued at over 100 thousand dollars.
Ren Oxuzant reports Kilrain defeated Sullivan in a boxing bout near Richbarry Mississippi, lasting two hours and eight minutes. Kilrain won the dress and first blood. Sullivan earned the knockdown. Postfight scenes included a dramatic crowd with a child asking, “Did you kill?” as the service and uproar continued.
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